Coventry has been named a ‘desirable’ place to live as it is listed as an affordable commuter destination

Many places in the UK are desirable places to live, such as London, but financially it is often not feasible. With rent prices over £2,000 a month on average, as well as rising living costs and skyrocketing childcare fees, many people are being pushed out of the capital.

Due to the current economic climate, many people are finding ways to cut costs. But don’t worry – whether you’re working in London or just enjoying the hustle and bustle of the city, there are plenty of destinations where rental prices are cheaper, with easy access to London by train.

London Northwestern Railway has revealed the six most affordable commuter destinations Brits should know, with Rugby coming out on top, followed by Coventry. The study used the London Northwestern Railway website to find journey times based on the shortest journeys between 6am and 9am on 21 May.

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Rugby is described by the NRL in Warwickshire as a “highly sought after” and “attractive” market town. It has all the essentials from independent retailers, bars and restaurants, supermarkets, two retail parks with high-end stores, attractions and a weekly market selling fresh local produce. The rental market is considered “extremely affordable” and you can commute to central London in less than an hour.

The average monthly rental price is £889 and you can commute to London in 57 minutes from Rugby station.

Coventry came second, described as a “vibrant, cultural and artistic landscape” with a “diverse food scene”, cheap rent, world-class attractions and “brilliant schools”. The city has excellent rail and road links and is considered the perfect place for London commuters looking for an affordable place to live.

The average monthly rental price in Coventry is £926 with a commute time of 1 hour 20 minutes to London from Coventry Station.

Other towns include Northampton, described as one of the “biggest towns in the UK”, which takes 50 minutes to London, Long Buckby, which has “cheap rent and varied housing”, an hour and 8 minute commute to London, Leighton Buzzard with an average rental price of £1,090 with a 30 minute train journey to the capital and Watford which has the shortest journey time of 15 minutes.

Many places are accessible and desirable to live along the London Northwestern Railway network, which can take you into central London in just 15 minutes. Visit the London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway website to find out more.

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